Menzel Violins Events and Links



	Some links of interest to musicians and music lovers.

Our New Location
Mo and the boys are very excited to announce the opening of our new location just one block north of our current location, in the luxurious new Livingston Town Center. Our new address is:
4260 Town Center Way, Livingston , NJ 07039. Located at the main street crossroads of the township at the northeast corner of Route 10 (Mount Pleasant Avenue) and Livingston Avenue, our new location will feature 1700 square feet of retail space. Spanning 11.8 acres, the Center will feature Federal-style architecture evoking a collegiate tone as well as echoing elements of the township's high school and municipal buildings. The focal point is a corner clock tower, which is now being framed out. The center is designed to have a pedestrian feel and will also house a fountain and sculpture

Menzel Violins and MoFiddles will have access to a 2000 square feet performance center-a perfect venue for our workshops, recitals and parties. Momentum, our select chamber orchestra of eighteen players will perform here. Look for our new baby grand piano where local keyboard luminaries, including our own Gary Lewis will be spotlighted with vocalist Ken Feibush. Smaller chamber ensembles will also be featured here.

Mo Menzel has donated the violins and been involved in the New Jersey ArtStrings project since its inception in 2001. Each year, twelve violins are "visually enhanced" by accomplished New Jersey artists. Completed works are raffled, with all proceeds benefiting the New Jersey Symphony's educational outreach program. Art Strings violins are on display at the Menzel Violins salon from January through June. Calendars and raffle tickets are also available.	The Appraisers Association of America, Inc. is the oldest non-profit professional organization of personal property appraisers. The Bloomfield Symphony is one of the oldest of New Jersey's 25 community orchestras. They play three concerts a season, rehearsing Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30. Dynamic music director Israel Herman is always looking for string players. Our own Gary Lewis is a devoted member of the second violin section.www.bloomfieldsymphony.org
Learn more about carbon fiber bows for violin, viola and cello at Coda Bow. Menzel Violins is proud to be one of this year's sponsors of the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann 2004 North American Convention, to be held April 15-18, 2004 at the Parsippany, NJ Hilton.Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (pronounced "kol-tus kyol-tori air-in"), or CCÉ for short, is a worldwide organization based in Dublin, Ireland, committed to the preservation and practice of traditional Irish arts such as music, singing, dance, and language.	Fritz Reuter is a pioneer in speaking out against teacher kickbacks and other frauds of the violin trade. We proudly stand with him in his efforts to reveal and eliminate teacher/dealer collusion and applaud his quest to clean up the violin trade. Visit Fritz Reuter & Sons., Inc.
To learn about musicians' health and products to make playing more comfortable, visit the KUN Shoulder Rest web site.	L.R. Baggs produces the highest quality violin pickups and pre-amps with unparalleled fidelity.
Cellist Terry King is an old friend of the shop and a master soloist, chamber musician, conductor and educator. Many prominent American composers have written works for Mr. King. Hear sound clips here and read his biography and discography. www.kingcello.com web site.	Terry King and his wife, violinist Laura Bossert and friends offer a chamber music concert series based in Chatham and Boston. Their exciting interpretations are known for their rhythmic verve, lyric beauty and perfect intonation. www.lyricacm.org
Montagnana Books offer the most comprehensive collection we know of current and out-of-print books, autographs, photos and collectibles for the string enthusiast. www.montagnanabooks.com	The Strad is a classical music magazine for all strings enthusiasts including violinists, violists and cellists. The Strings Magazine website "All Things Strings" offers violin, viola, cello and bass resources for performers, teachers and students.
The Violin Society Of America reflects a broad range of interests and concerns for people interested in violins and the art of making instruments and bows.	Woodcraft is a source for the serious woodworker including those who make and repair stringed instruments.